Coliemore Harbour

Coliemore Harbour

Coliemore Harbour is located close to Dalkey village in Co. Dublin. The harbour is historically important and is a protected structure within the Dalkey architectural conservation area. The nearby Dalkey Island is a sensitive heritage site, with historic coastal features and important seabird colonies within the Rockabill to Dalkey Special Area of Conservation. 

Between 1200 and 1600, the Harbour was once the primary deep-water trading port. Ships used it as an alternative to the shallow Liffey estuary. Goods were stored in local fortified tower houses in the village. 

Today, Coliemore is a picturesque harbour used for fishing and leisure boating. 

Facilities and General Information

• Water Quality: Coliemore Harbour is not a dedicated bathing area. It is an "Other" Monitored Water location. Inside of bathing season samples are taken weekly, and outside of bathing season every other week. Please visit the bathing water quality results page for the latest sample results and more information on the sampling process: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/bathing-water-quality#summary-of-current-bathing-water-quality
• Lifeguards: Coliemore Harbour is not a lifeguarded area. It is not a dedicated bathing area. Please see our dedicated lifeguard page for more information: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/lifeguards
• Transport and Accessibility: On foot, bicycle or car. Please note limited car parking is available at this location due to the narrow roads. The closest DART station is in Dalkey village, which is a 15-20 minute walk from Harbour.
• Public Toilets: No
• Beach Bye Laws: Beach Bye laws are in place to make the area safe and enjoyable for everyone. These include rules on litter, dogs, jet skis, noise and litter.  Our Beach Bye Laws can be found at the following link: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/parks-outdoors/beaches/beach-bye-laws. A management plan is in place within the Harbour to help maintain safety for all users.
• Events, Permit and Activities: You will need a permit to moor a boat at Coliemore Harbour. Please note there is a waiting list in operation given the limited space and demand. If you wish to hold an event at this location, you will also need to send an application form to the council email: info@dlrcoco.ie. Please download application forms for mooring permit, water based recreational activities, and commercial events at the following link: https://www.dlrcoco.ie/beaches/beach-event-applications-and-permits.